TGP pushes proper solid waste disposal

TGP first nominee Jose “Bong” Joson Teves Jr.

MANILA, Philippines — Party-list group Talino at Galing ng Pinoy (TGP) aims to intensify the proper implementation of  Republic Act No. 9009, otherwise known as the Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

TGP first nominee Jose “Bong” Joson Teves Jr. said the implementation of RA 9009 should be intensified to preserve the environment through proper waste disposal and stressed that it should start at the barangay level.

Teves said that each barangay should be given a 5 percent environmental fund to buy recyclable materials from residents instead of selling them to others.

TGP will also pursue the expansion of the Philippine Recycling Association and Linis Ganda Federation to assure local government units that they would have partners in the implementation of the said law.

‘Recyling centers’

Teves also proposed changing the name of junk shops to “recycling centers’ in the hope of elevating the industry of recycling in the country.

Junk shop owners welcomed Teves’ proposal, saying  it would have a good impact on their business.

Evelyn Lizardo, a junk shop owner from Payatas, said the change might help improve not only their community but also the state of the environment.

Another junk shop owner emphasized that proper education and awareness in recycling were the main keys to the waste issue.

Teves said that TGP was the only environmental group in the country that focused and encouraged people to recycle.

TGP’s objective is to focus not only on the environment but also on the health and education sectors by providing funds to barangays and public hospitals, and by giving scholarships to out-of-school youth.

Teves said that purpose of their party-list group was to protect the environment, health and future of the youth.

TGP will  have a nationwide motorcade dubbed “Arankada para sa kalikasan” today.